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Course detail: Cryptocurrency: Beyond the Hype

In just a few years, cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin, have emerged from near obscurity to a prominent place in the financial landscape. Major financial firms are now actively engaged in the development and promotion of crypto products. Governments around the world are struggling with development of a regulatory framework to ensure that crypto does not undermine the safety and stability of the financial system. This course will provide a nontechnical introduction to crypto, focusing on what crypto is, how it works and its broader implications for the financial system.

Instructor Bio: Gordon Sellon is an economist who spent 30 years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, retiring as senior vice president and director of research. At the Fed, his research focused on monetary policy, banking regulation and payments systems. He also taught economics at KU and other universities. Gordon has degrees in economics from Harvard College and the University of Michigan.

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(required) Osher Membership Fee

Session Information: OC27315H

Schedule:

Every week on Wednesday, starting on 10/14/26 and ending on 10/28/26

Times:

10:00am-12:00pm CDT

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Gordon Sellon

Biography:

Gordon Sellon is an economist who spent 30 years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, retiring as senior vice president and director of research. At the Fed, his research focused on monetary policy, banking regulation and payments systems. He also taught economics at KU and other universities. Gordon has degrees in economics from Harvard College and the University of Michigan.

Facility Detail

Edwards Campus

KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall & Online

12610 Quivira Rd.

Overland Park, KS 66213

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $5.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 7 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.